Leadership is often called upon in times of great crisis where people have lost hope, direction, faith, and courage to carry on. This pattern is woven throughout history, particularly in the history of the children of Israel. Consider Daniel, who after seventy years in exile was able to kickstart the process of returning God’s people from Babylon.

The subject of humanity’s free will stands today among the most profound existential questions of our time, becoming the epicenter of philosophical and theological discourse as mankind enters an era of unprecedented knowledge-based intelligence and innovation. In this age of artificial intelligence and technological advancement, humanity increasingly feels invincible, seemingly beyond the reach of divine laws and moral constraints.